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Today, people in Mexico speak Spanish while people in Brazil speak Portuguese. Which of the following is the best explanation for this fact?

a. Mexico was once part of Spain and Brazil was once part of Portugal until an earthquake broke the countries apart.

b. The natives of Mexico are culturally similar to Spaniards, and the natives of Brazil are culturally similar to Portugal.

c. After the Treaty of Tordesillas, Mexico became a colony of Spain and Brazil became a colony of Portugal.

d. None of the above.

• Answer #1: • C

World History ReviewWorld History Review2. Which of the 2. Which of the

following is following is consistent with the consistent with the economic theory of economic theory of capitalism?capitalism?

a. Private a. Private ownership of ownership of businessesbusinesses

b. Profit-makingb. Profit-making

c. c. Laissez-faireLaissez-faire

d. All of the aboved. All of the above

• Answer #2:• D

World History ReviewWorld History Review3. Which of the 3. Which of the

following groups following groups was not part of was not part of the Third Estate the Third Estate of France?of France?

a. Peasantsa. Peasants

b. b. BourgeoisieBourgeoisie

c. c. sans-culottessans-culottes

d. Clergyd. Clergy

• Answer #3:• D

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4. The initial aim of the French Revolution was to secure 4. The initial aim of the French Revolution was to secure rights for the oppressed people of France. During the rights for the oppressed people of France. During the Revolution, Maximilien Robespierre rose to power and Revolution, Maximilien Robespierre rose to power and established the Reign of Terror until he, like his victims, established the Reign of Terror until he, like his victims, was killed. Later, Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as was killed. Later, Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as dictator of France until he, too, was defeated. What dictator of France until he, too, was defeated. What conclusion can be drawn from this information?conclusion can be drawn from this information?a. The goal of revolutions can sometimes be manipulated a. The goal of revolutions can sometimes be manipulated by power-hungry leaders.by power-hungry leaders.b. France has an abnormally high number of dictators.b. France has an abnormally high number of dictators.c. Good intentions triumph over evil ones.c. Good intentions triumph over evil ones.d. Dictators always arise during revolutions.d. Dictators always arise during revolutions.

• Answer #4:• A

World History Review World History Review 5. The Industrial Revolution5. The Industrial Revolution

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World History ReviewWorld History Review6. Which of the following is the most likely reason for 6. Which of the following is the most likely reason for

the rise of Hitler in Germany?the rise of Hitler in Germany?a. Hitler offered solutions to the depressed economy.a. Hitler offered solutions to the depressed economy.b. He was chosen by other European leaders to lead b. He was chosen by other European leaders to lead Germany.Germany.c. All Germans agreed with his prejudged views.c. All Germans agreed with his prejudged views.d. Hitler offered the security of a communist d. Hitler offered the security of a communist economy.economy.

• Answer #6:• A

World History ReviewWorld History Review7. Fascism & communism are types of governments in which the 7. Fascism & communism are types of governments in which the

state has supreme control over the lives of the people. One state has supreme control over the lives of the people. One key difference between fascism and communism is that:key difference between fascism and communism is that:a. In fascism, the state owns all businesses; in communism, it a. In fascism, the state owns all businesses; in communism, it does not.does not.b. In communism, private property is allowed; in fascism, it b. In communism, private property is allowed; in fascism, it is not.is not.c. In fascism, private property is allowed; in communism, it is c. In fascism, private property is allowed; in communism, it is not.not.d. In communism, a capitalist system exists; in fascism, there d. In communism, a capitalist system exists; in fascism, there is none. is none.

• Answer #7:• C

World History ReviewWorld History Review8. Which of the following factors increases the 8. Which of the following factors increases the

likelihood of hunger in a country?likelihood of hunger in a country?

a. huge population growtha. huge population growth

b. gap between rich & poorb. gap between rich & poor

c. poor farming conditionsc. poor farming conditions

d. all of the aboved. all of the above

• Answer #8:• D

World History ReviewWorld History Review9. Who was the first ruler of Europe to take an 9. Who was the first ruler of Europe to take an

active interest overseas exploration?active interest overseas exploration?a. Ferdinand of Aragona. Ferdinand of Aragonb. Isabella of Castilleb. Isabella of Castillec. Prince Henry the Navigatorc. Prince Henry the Navigatord. Henry VIIId. Henry VIII

• Answer #9:• B

World History ReviewWorld History Review10. Which of the following concepts was NOT 10. Which of the following concepts was NOT

consistent with the economic theory of consistent with the economic theory of mercantilism?mercantilism?a. expansion & manufacturinga. expansion & manufacturingb. imports exceeding exportsb. imports exceeding exportsc. ownership of coloniesc. ownership of coloniesd. acquisition of gold & silverd. acquisition of gold & silver

• Answer #10:• B

World History ReviewWorld History Review11. The philosophers 11. The philosophers

& scientists of the & scientists of the Enlightenment Enlightenment period based their period based their beliefs on the beliefs on the power of:power of:

a. reasona. reason

b. democracyb. democracy

c. divine rightc. divine right

d. d. habeas corpushabeas corpus

• Answer #11:• A

World History ReviewWorld History Review12. The goal of the United Nations is to:12. The goal of the United Nations is to:

a. resolve world conflicts peacefully through a. resolve world conflicts peacefully through international cooperationinternational cooperationb. decide who should be elected as leaders of b. decide who should be elected as leaders of nations of the worldnations of the worldc. establish a single language and law around the c. establish a single language and law around the worldworldd. administer the use of nuclear weapons for use in d. administer the use of nuclear weapons for use in warfarewarfare

• Answer #12:• A

World History ReviewWorld History Review13. Which of the following is the LEAST likely 13. Which of the following is the LEAST likely

explanation for European exploration of the New explanation for European exploration of the New World?World?a. the explorers sought personal glorya. the explorers sought personal gloryb. the explorers had a desire to find goldb. the explorers had a desire to find goldc. the explorers were on a mission to spread c. the explorers were on a mission to spread ChristianityChristianityd. the explorers had a desire to spread democracyd. the explorers had a desire to spread democracy

• Answer #13:• D

World History ReviewWorld History Review14. The idea proposed 14. The idea proposed

by Adam Smith that by Adam Smith that government should government should “leave alone” the “leave alone” the national economy is national economy is called:called:

a. a. habeas corpushabeas corpus

b. b. laissez-fairelaissez-faire

c. social contractc. social contract

d. separation of d. separation of powerspowers

• Answer #14:• B

World History ReviewWorld History Review15. The Restoration Period 15. The Restoration Period

in England history was in England history was marked by:marked by:a. the beginning of a. the beginning of Cromwell’s ruleCromwell’s ruleb. the return of the b. the return of the monarchy after monarchy after Cromwell’s dictatorshipCromwell’s dictatorshipc. the beginning of c. the beginning of absolute rule under absolute rule under James IJames Id. the end of the Stuart d. the end of the Stuart dynastydynasty

• Answer #15:• B

World History ReviewWorld History Review16. Thomas Jefferson 16. Thomas Jefferson

was influenced by was influenced by the English the English philosopher ______ philosopher ______ when writing the when writing the Declaration of Declaration of Independence.Independence.a. Rene Descartesa. Rene Descartesb. Thomas Hobbesb. Thomas Hobbesc. John Lockec. John Locked. Francis Bacond. Francis Bacon

• Answer #16:• C

World History ReviewWorld History Review17. What was the main goal of a joint-stock 17. What was the main goal of a joint-stock

company?company?a. to make money for the investorsa. to make money for the investorsb. to spread Christianity to all nationsb. to spread Christianity to all nationsc. to gain political power for the mother c. to gain political power for the mother countrycountryd. to teach natives how to readd. to teach natives how to read

Virginia CompanyVirginia Company

• Answer #17:• A

World History ReviewWorld History Review18. The first man 18. The first man

to suggest a to suggest a heliocentric heliocentric theory during theory during the Scientific the Scientific Revolution was:Revolution was:a. Galileoa. Galileob. Keplerb. Keplerc. Brahec. Brahed. Copernicusd. Copernicus

• Answer #18:• A

World History ReviewWorld History Review19. Kepler’s ideas about planetary orbits stated that:19. Kepler’s ideas about planetary orbits stated that:

a. planets take elliptical orbits & travel at different a. planets take elliptical orbits & travel at different speedsspeedsb. planets take circular orbits & travel at the same b. planets take circular orbits & travel at the same speedspeedc. planets closer to the sun have slower orbitsc. planets closer to the sun have slower orbitsd. planets farther from the sun have faster orbitsd. planets farther from the sun have faster orbits

• Answer #19:• A

World History ReviewWorld History Review20. During the French Revolution, who were the 20. During the French Revolution, who were the

proletariat?proletariat?a. the poor urban workers who demanded better a. the poor urban workers who demanded better wages & working conditionswages & working conditionsb. the wealthy business owners who sought political b. the wealthy business owners who sought political equalityequalityc. the peasants forced to work the landc. the peasants forced to work the landd. the nobles who remained loyal to Louis XIVd. the nobles who remained loyal to Louis XIV

• Answer #20:• A

__ 1. Disraeli called this colony “the brightest jewel in Her Majesty’s Crown.”__ 1. Disraeli called this colony “the brightest jewel in Her Majesty’s Crown.”__ 2. In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry forced this country to open to foreign trade.__ 2. In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry forced this country to open to foreign trade.__ 3. Defeat in the Opium Wars forced this country to grant broad rights to Britain.__ 3. Defeat in the Opium Wars forced this country to grant broad rights to Britain.__ 4. In 1900, this country ruled about ¼ of the world’s land and people.__ 4. In 1900, this country ruled about ¼ of the world’s land and people.__ 5. France built a canal here in 1869.__ 5. France built a canal here in 1869.__ 6. This African country remained independent & turned back an Italian invasion.__ 6. This African country remained independent & turned back an Italian invasion.__ 7. this European country was challenging Britain’s industrial lead.__ 7. this European country was challenging Britain’s industrial lead.__ 8. The British defeated the Boers to take control of this area.__ 8. The British defeated the Boers to take control of this area.__ 9. The Sepoy Mutiny led to changes in government in this colony.__ 9. The Sepoy Mutiny led to changes in government in this colony.__ 10. This area became part of the United States in 1898.__ 10. This area became part of the United States in 1898.__ 11. A revolt here eventually led to the Spanish-American War.__ 11. A revolt here eventually led to the Spanish-American War.__12. This country declared the Open-Door Policy.__12. This country declared the Open-Door Policy.__13. the Open-Door Policy concerned control of trade in this country.__13. the Open-Door Policy concerned control of trade in this country.__ 14. This country suffered defeat by Japan in 1904.__ 14. This country suffered defeat by Japan in 1904.__ 15. The United States built a canal here between 1903 & 1914.__ 15. The United States built a canal here between 1903 & 1914.

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